My IL 6 level is 23.1 pg/mL and CRP is 44 mg/L. It is the 18th day since the onset of my COVID 19 symptoms. My oxygen saturation is between 92 to 94 percent. Could you please advise on the next steps and whether I need urgent medical attention?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Raised IL 6 and CRP suggest inflammation. Oxygen levels less than 94 percent need medical attention. Consult for possible steroid or oxygen support. Do not delay.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a IL-6 Test Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

Book IL-6 Test Test Book CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

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